Description
Book SynopsisThis book relates the stories of people involved in both sides of the job selection process (applicants and selectors).
Trade Review"The book makes for interesting reading and is likely to both shock and amuse the reader at times … .Well structured and easy to read." (
Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability, Spring 2008)
Table of ContentsList of Stories.
About the Author.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Overview: Paradigms.
PART I: The Selector’s Perspective.
Chapter 1: Responsibility.
Chapter 2: Professionalism.
Chapter 3: Interviews.
Chapter 4: Structure.
PART II: The Applicant’s Perspective.
Chapter 5: Source.
Chapter 6: Salvation.
Chapter 7: Failure.
Chapter 8: Disrespect.
Chapter 9: Fairness.
PART III: Multiple Perspectives.
Chapter 10: Fit.
Chapter 11: Market Forces.
Chapter 12: Politics.
Chapter 13: Case Study: The Prison Service Assessment Centre.
Some Concluding Thoughts.
Index.
